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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    7h 55m
    $275–771

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    10h 40m
    $229–385

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2d 11h
    $392–736

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    2d 16h
    $770–1,710

  5. Drive 2,443.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Palo Altocar car 2,443.4 mi
    38h 37m
    $446–645

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMH - SJC
    9h 28m
    $239–962

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CMH - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    10h 56m
    $249–1,036

Columbus to Palo Alto by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,148.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to El Camino & Churchill via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 2d 11h.

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